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Photo Progress
02:12 May 01 2007
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I'm posting my pictures now, with flaws, so that when I post more robust pictures in the future, I can demonstrate that this is an honest endeavor.

During the 5 weeks I was out of the gym, I picked up some body fat in my mid section. I'm guessing it will take another 3-4 weeks to fully chisel my abbs. The top two aren't very difficult, they're already starting to come back.. But the lowest one is always a bitch...



I lost the bulk of my weight in my chest, specifically the Pectoralis major. For some reason my shoulders didn't loose any mass, which gives me a very dis-proportionate look right now.



My back girth is a little bit bigger, which has offset the loss in the Pectoralis major, resulting in no change of chest size (44 inches).

Measurements
02:11 May 01 2007
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I was measured two days ago:



Height: 6'1"

Weight: 182 pounds

Body Fat: 16.2%

Waist: 31.5"

Chest: 44"



I've regained some of what I lost. I'm still 13 pounds under my weight from 2 months ago.



Goal for July 6th, 2007:



Weight: 200 pounds

Body Fat: Less than 14%

Waist: 31"

Chest 45"

Diet
01:19 May 01 2007
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I am on a very strict diet until I hit my fitness goals.



Daily Intake



250+ grams of protein in the form of liquid shakes and lean meat (turkey breast, etc).



250 grams of complex carbohydrates.



80 grams of fat (ZERO or as little as possible saturated fat).



128+ ounces of water per day.



3000 - 3500 calories per day.



Forbidden Items

Bread

Pizza

ANY alcohol (I have not drank in 3+ weeks).

Soda

ANY fried food.





My diet consists mainly of sliced deli meats eaten straight, tuna fish right out of the can, and assorted deli salads (seafood salad, coleslaw, etc). I am eating 8 mini meals per day.

Fitness Regimen
01:11 May 01 2007
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I have a 4 day fitness schedule. On the 5th day, the schedule just repeats. I do not plan days off, I just let them happen naturally. When I get back into the club I just pick up where I left off. I generally work out about 8 days straight before taking a day off.



Day 1

Chest: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Upper legs: 20 minutes

Cardio: 40 minutes



Day 2

Shoulders: 30 minutes

Upper Back: 40 minutes

Lower legs: 20 minutes

Lower abbs: 15 minutes

Cardio: 40 minutes



Day 3

Biceps: 30 minutes

Triceps: 30 minutes

Upper legs: 20 minutes

Cardio: 40 minutes



Day 4

Upper abbs: 20 minutes

Middle abbs: 20 minutes

Lower back: 20 minutes

Lower abbs: 15 minutes

Lower legs: 20 minutes

Cardio: 40 minutes



Supplement List



Morning

- 1500 mg Glucosamine

- 1200 mg Chondroitin

- 1200 mg Calcium

- Multi-vitamin



Afternoon, pre-workout

- 50 grams N.O-Xplode pre-training energy supplement

- 40 gram protein shake

- 5 ml liquid creatine



Afternoon, post-workout

- Amino acid complex pills

- 40 gram protein shake



Evening

- 2 grams powered creatine

Reorganization
00:44 May 01 2007
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I've reorganized my Journal a bit. This section will be dedicated to my personal fitness regimen.



I have debated for several weeks whether or not I should post this type of information publicly. I am sure that many will take it as self-gratifying. It is not. This section will become a comprehensive record of my progress, so I can flip back to previous months and judge my improvement.



I spend over 20 hours per week in the gym. It is my single largest hobby next to Vampire Rave. It is an important part of my life. I have lifetime memberships to two different health clubs. I am generally in the gym 8 days straight then 1 day off.



Fitness affects my personal life. I am unable to seriously date a woman unless she is devoted to personal fitness. It greatly narrows my perspective dating choices.



I have lived in a healthy manner most of my life. There have been periods where I regressed, but for the most part, I have been very physically active since the age of 15.



One year ago I changed the emphasis of my regimen. I undertook an extensive weight-training program.



Stats from May 1st, 2006 (1 year ago):



Body Fat percentage: 21%

Weight: 195

Height: 6'1"

Waist: 34"

Chest: 46"



Stats on March 1st, 2007:



Body Fat percentage: 15%

Weight: 195

Waist: 31"

Chest: 44"



Despite my weight being the same, I drastically redefined my body. I replaced fat tissue with lean muscle mass. Here is a picture that was taken a few days after that measurement. It is the only picture I have from that time frame. I wish I had a more "clinical" picture, but this is all I have.

Just after that picture was taken I got *very* sick. I was out with the flu for two-and-a-half weeks. I was better for 3 days, then immediately got a cold that took me out for another 10 days. Altogether, I was out of the gym for 5 weeks.



When I finally got back into the gym 3 weeks ago, I weighed in at 172 pounds and 18% body fat.



I was heartbroken. In a mere 5 weeks I lost 20+ pounds of muscle.



I redefined my fitness regimen. The future entries I will make in this section will record my progress. I expect most of the entries will be very boring to the common reader. I will be listing my stats, supplements, dietary intake, general fitness regimen, and clinical pictures of my body to serve as reference points.